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Howdy,

I’m currently in a solid hotel somewhere in Europe. I'm on vacation for the first time in a very long time. I’m beholden to nobody but me. I will turn left or I will turn right. I will write a lot about my life for my memoirs, which, zmaa wrora,

Benjamin Parker

, will likely butcher.

A Grumpy Combat Veteran Crying Over The Edits on His Memoirs

But, other than that, I’m just going to chill the motherfuck out.

I have not had a real vacation since the fall of Afghanistan. Despite still conducting operations (IYKYK), I’m going to detach. The team behind me is filled with former intelligence professionals. We probably have over 100+ years of combat experience within the confines of

Grumpy Combat Veteran

.

You’ll see some of my greatest hits, if we don’t have any articles. However, if we don’t have any articles, to be honest, that’s partially YOUR fault.

The offer stands: if you’re part of GWOT Nation/Zmoongo Andiwalaano, then send us something. gcv.friends@gmail.com. We will publish it. I will publish it.

Boom.

Writing isn’t that hard. Just let it rip, and I will do the rest.

So, for the next three weeks or so, I will be having fun! Holy shit! What the hell is that

A Grumpy Combat Veteran Having Fun for the First Time on Vacation After He Retired

I’m going to see the world. And I cannot wait to write about it. I will write a travel diary called The Journey Forward for paid subscribers. I promise you one thing: I will not hold back.

Holy shit!

I have been having some adventures! Recently, while in the great Midwest, I met a gang of fellow travelers. We were a mighty pack of 5. If you’re reading this and were part of that little gang, drop me a line! There was a veterinarian, an accountant, and two other people who were quite hilarious!

In the mean time, be well. Take care of one another. And please pray for our Afghan brothers and sisters!